The incidence and prevalence of kidney stones have increased over the past four decades.
However, the diagnosis of 'kidney stone'can range from an incidental asymptomatic finding …

Introduction The aim of this paper was to give a complete overview of all published
complications associated with ureteroscopy and their according management and …

The European Association of Urology (EAU) Urolithiasis Guidelines Panel has prepared
these guidelines to help urologists assess evidence-based management of stones/calculi in …

Purpose: This Guideline is intended to provide a clinical framework for the surgical
management of patients with kidney and/or ureteral stones. The summary presented herein …

Introduction: Ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy is becoming the most commonly utilized
treatment for patients with urinary calculi. The Holmium: YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet) laser …

Background Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is the main treatments for upper urinary
tract stones. The Ureteral Access Sheath (UAS) serves as a supplementary tool, facilitating …

Background Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) has become the preferred treatment
modality for nephrolithiasis. However, because of ongoing uncertainties regarding the …

Purpose: There is scant evidence in the literature to support dusting vs active basket
extraction during ureteroscopy for kidney stones. We prospectively evaluated and followed …

Context No algorithm exists for structured follow-up of urolithiasis patients. Objective To
provide a discharge time point during follow-up of urolithiasis patients after treatment …

Purpose: We assessed the literature around post-treatment asymptomatic residual stone
fragments and performed a meta-analysis. The main outcomes were intervention rate and …